Tuesday, September 23, 2008

I'm alive

No thanks to Dr. Patel, who just snickered at me each time I called him a douche nugget. Kidding. Mostly.

In all seriousness, today's dentist appointment was better than the last, mostly because there was no drilling. He said the sensitivity I've been feeling is normal since he had to drill so deeply and with the permanent inlay in, should get better in a couple of weeks. I go back in three weeks to have the other tooth drilled out and fitted, unless it hurts too badly between now and then, in which case I call and cry like a sissy schoolgirl and have them fit me in sooner.

I forgot to mention that we finished Sawyer's new bedroom and I'm very proud of us. Here's what it looked like as a dining room:

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(yes, that's my brother-in-law playing Magnetix with my husband.)

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(why yes, that is vodka in that glass with pineapple juice)

Here's what it looks like cleared out:

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Then we primed the hell out of it:

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Then we (Mike) painted it and here's the finished product:

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We did a surfer theme:

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(Border is not actually crooked; we used a laser level. I apparently did not have my V8 when I took this picture.)

What do you think?

24 comments:

Kellie said...

I LOVE it!! Absolutely LOVE it!!

Dude. For damn real. Can *I* play Magnetix and drink pineapple juice (most likely with vodka) when I come visit?

sterlingirl said...

Nice job! I love that it's not too baby-ish! Also, Lovey has that same crib, except Sawyer's looks like a convertible.

SciFi Dad said...

Very cool room, dude.

Nancy said...

It looks really nice. What a nice changing table and crib. Beautiful wood furniture and floor too.

Annie said...

I think you deserve another vodka and pineapple after that paint job!
Paiting over red stinks! Good work.

Madame Queen said...

It looks fantastic!! But boy I do not envy you (mike) having to prime and paint over that red.

Multi-tasking Mommy said...

Oh wow! I absolutely love it. I especially love the carpets you always choose.

You guys did a really great job!

Kristin.... said...

LOVE the room!

And here's to a pain free (or less pain) day.

Shelly Overlook said...

Awesome room!

CassJustCurious said...

It's so cute - he's totally going to be a surfer dude and Lexi totally digs them!

Jenn C. said...

You guys did a great job..Those curtains you had in your dining room must be really popular because I had them in my bedroom in my old house and my parents have them in their bedroom too..lol.
I love the surfer theme. That is the same border I got for the boys bathroom but it's been a year and I still haven't put it up..lol.
You guys did a fantastic job (give yourselves a big pat on the back!)

LD said...

Love the room. Isn't is weird how you can change a room so drastically?
We painted over Matt's red room. We did 3 coats of primer. It was brutal.

Laura said...

It is so cute, I love that it is not too babyish and will still work when he gets older!

Catwoman said...

I love the room. Looks awesome! And I'm sure those red walls were a BITCH to cover up, but at least you were smart enough to use primer and made the job a little better. And I'm totally in love with those wood floors. Drool...

And glad you survived the dentist... At least you don't have to go back for three whole weeks!

That Nora Girl said...

Holy moly! What a transformation! A wonderful one, at that.

catnip said...

Adorable! And very smart of you to put a twin bed in the room too, for those really tough nights.

That Chick Over There said...

It looks great!

bessie.viola said...

CUTE. I love the surfer vibe he's got going on!! Duuuude. :)

Anglophile Football Fanatic said...

Surfin Sawyer's room is simply adorable. Great job you DIYers.

And, I'm so glad the great Dr Patel took care of you.

K and J's mom said...

cute cute! Where did you get the rug for his room? I've been looking for something similar for J's room!!!!

Steph said...

Oh wow!! I love that!!!

Astarte said...

What a great boy border that is!!!! I love it!! That will all work for a loooong time. Very nice!

Robyn said...

FANTASTIC room! And Bear has the same rug, but in red, green and blue.

Can you come decorate Bear's big boy room? I can't make any decisions!

beach mama said...

Dude, that is such an awesome surfer room!! I SO love it!!!!!

And where did you get that rug? The Kid's room will be hard wood and I need a nice area rug.